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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 631.66 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 631.66 and 261.22 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 631.66 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/631.66 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 631.66 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 165,002.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,002.23/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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